Build Architecture Awards

Build Architecture Awards 2015 66 John V. Mutlow Architects Inc. is a multi-disciplinary architectural firm committed to the design of buildings that will endure the test of time. The firm is constantly searching for an architecture that provides a sense of inspiration to its inhabitants. Underlying each project is the basic philosophy of searching for a timeless solution whilst encouraging a synthesis of human values and aspirations. The common occurrence is elevated to a special occasion. To ac- complish this transformation, a delicate balance between a set of performance criteria, a mixture of appropriate aesthetics, efficient space utilization and social interaction is obtained. As the priorities of these issues are re-distributed from one program and context to the next, the solutions achieve a uniqueness. John V. Mutlow Architects Inc. is a multi-dis- ciplinary architectural firm committed to the design of buildings that will endure the test of time. The firm is constantly searching for an architecture that provides a sense of inspiration to its inhabitants. Underlying each project is the basic philosophy of searching for a timeless solution whilst encouraging a synthesis of human values and aspirations. The common occurrence is elevated to a special occasion. To accomplish this transfor- mation, a delicate balance between a set of performance criteria, a mixture of appropriate aesthetics, efficient space utilization and social interaction is obtained. As the priorities of these issues are re-distributed from one program and context to the next, the solutions achieve a uniqueness. John V. Mutlow FAIA, AA Dip. (TP), M.Arch (UD) UCLA, practices architecture in Los Angeles and is a Professor of Architecture at the University of Southern California (USC), where he is currently the Chair of the Graduate School and was the Director of the Advanced Program from 1991- 94. Professor Mutlow was a Borchard Foundation Faculty in Residence Research Scholar in France, 2002. He is the author of the Amer- ican House, Design for Living 1991; Ricardo Legorreta Architects 1997; and The New Architecture of Mexico 2005. In addition to these prestigious accolades, John V. Mutlow is nationally known for his work, leadership and lectures on housing. For the past thirty years his architectural practice has focused on the design of affordable senior and family housing, with an emphasis on social considerations. The company has worked on numerous housing projects which include senior, special-needs, workforce, farm worker and family housing. Projects also include adult (senior) centers, childcare centers, community centers, private schools, historic renovations and single-family residences. More recently he has broadened his experience to include schools, as a mem- ber of the LAUSD Design Advisory Council, and projects which include Woodland Hills Elementary Private School and MTA Transit Tots East. Projects of note include, the design of two residential communities that include com- munity, childcare, kindergarten buildings and recreational facilities (soccer and baseball field). The firm has also done extensive work in Asia, where their projects include the devel- opment of a series of prototypical designs for Daito Trust, a Japanese development consor- tium, a mixed use project in the Philippines and an office building in South Korea. Notable projects in the Hispanic and Latino communities of Los Angeles have led to pro- fessional exchanges with architects in Mexico. Continuing relationships with clients on several projects is the direct result of client satisfaction with the professional services pro- vided. The firm also has extensive experience working with governmental agencies at the state and local level. Award for Innovation in Quality Affordable Housing - USA John V. Mutlow Architects (JMA) Company: John V. Mutlow Architects (JMA) Email: [email protected] Web Address: http://mutlowarchitects.com/ Address: 2536 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027 Telephone: +1 323.664.4373